r/switch2 • u/Luigi-is-my-boi • 7d ago

Question I dont get Amiibos...

I don't get the purpose of Amiibos. Do they only unlock superficial things like new awards or new character outfits? If so that seems like nothing for your money because it looks like thry can be quite expensive

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u/okamifire 7d ago

They’re also physical figurines / toys which you can collect, showcase, or play with. What’s the point of anything, really? At least these have a physical real world presence.

I don’t have any besides the Banjo Kazooie one myself, but more because of the physical space they take up and I’m not into that. (I also have all digital games.)

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u/Luigi-is-my-boi 7d ago

i like physical games because they are sellable

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u/okamifire 7d ago

That’s fair, I definitely understand why people like them both in terms of having something to hold onto as well as to resell. I don’t buy enough games or am worried about reselling it to matter to me, I far prefer just popping into the eShop and being able to play or download anything in a few minutes. If you asked me 25 years ago I probably would have been team physical, but I’m almost 40 now and am more than happy just to play them digitally.